Forum     

Go Back   Digit Technology Discussion Forum > Software > Software Q&A
Register FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Software Q&A Having trouble with software? Find solutions here


Closed Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-04-2008, 11:24 AM   #1 (permalink)
Right Off the Assembly Line
 
sauravgr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 17
Default How to remove uninstalled file & folder from C:\Program Files


Very often when i uninstall some software from my PC, then even after it is completely ininstalled, some of its file and folders are still intact in C:\Program Files. These files and folders dont get delete manually. Can any one plz let me know how to delete these unwanted files from C:\Program Files.
__________________
www.clashvideos.com
www.clashvideos.com
www.clashvideos.com
sauravgr8 is offline  
Advertisements. Register and be a member of the community to get rid of them.
Advertisement

Old 01-04-2008, 11:41 AM   #2 (permalink)
Pee into the Wind...
 
shady_inc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mumbai
Posts: 782
Default Re: How to remove uninstalled file & folder from C:\Program Files

Maybe try some file shredder.?
__________________
Life is as complicated as you say it is.
shady_inc is offline  
Old 01-04-2008, 05:01 PM   #3 (permalink)
Right Off the Assembly Line
 
sauravgr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 17
Default Re: How to remove uninstalled file & folder from C:\Program Files

I have tried DAP file shredder but as soon as i drag the folder in to the file shredder a msg appears saying that " needs authorization for access" . Isn`t there any other way out to this problem?
__________________
www.clashvideos.com
www.clashvideos.com
www.clashvideos.com
sauravgr8 is offline  
Old 01-04-2008, 07:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
Broken In
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 102
Default Re: How to remove uninstalled file & folder from C:\Program Files

Hi,

If you really want to delete those files,

then go to task manager,select explorer.exe >>end task

then new task >>explorer.exe

try now deleting those files

works may b

regards
imageek is offline  
Old 01-04-2008, 08:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
Right Off the Assembly Line
 
sauravgr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 17
Default Re: How to remove uninstalled file & folder from C:\Program Files

Quote:
Originally Posted by imageek View Post
Hi,

If you really want to delete those files,

then go to task manager,select explorer.exe >>end task

then new task >>explorer.exe

try now deleting those files

works may b

regards


Hey it worked...Yippiii !! thanx a lot.....
__________________
www.clashvideos.com
www.clashvideos.com
www.clashvideos.com
sauravgr8 is offline  
Old 01-04-2008, 08:09 PM   #6 (permalink)
Broken In
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 102
Default Re: How to remove uninstalled file & folder from C:\Program Files

welcome brother,thanks for replyin'


__________________
Regards
imageek is offline  
Closed Thread

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Unknown Add/Remove Program boosters QnA (read only) 5 17-11-2007 03:22 PM
plz remove error in my c program arunks QnA (read only) 2 22-08-2007 08:19 PM
remove startup program anu0512 Software Q&A 5 08-11-2006 02:33 PM
Disable add/remove program linardni QnA (read only) 6 06-11-2006 03:43 PM

 
Latest Threads
- by Tenida
- by Who
- by abhidev
- by icebags

Advertisement




All times are GMT +5.5. The time now is 09:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.3.2